POV
Text Structure
Author's Purpose
Figurative language
Types of Conflict
100

The person telling the story is included in the story. Key words may be "I" "we".

First person

100

Expalins how two or more things are the same and different. Key words may include "alike" "different" "in contrast to..." "both" and "unlike"

Compare and Contrast

100

A book containing recipes of how to make desserts.

Inform

100

What type of Figurative language is used?

"Like burnt-out torches by a sick man's bed.."


Simile

100

John makes an art prject protesting police brutality.

Man vs Society

200

This point of view is usually reserved for giving directions or instructions. Key words are "you" and "your".

Second person

200

Gives directions or explains something step by step. Key words may be "first" "second" "next" "then" and "finally".

Sequence

200

A comic book

Entertain

200

What type of figurative languag is used?

"Drip, drop, drip, drop...goes the rain."

Onomatopoeia

200

Yara and June compete for the same position on the cheerleading squad.

Man vs Man

300

Tells someone else's story. Does not reveal anyone's thoughts or feelings. Key words may be "he" "she" and characters' names.

Third person Objective

300

Describes something in detail. May include how something smells, how it looks, where it is placed or located, etc

Description/Spatial

300

A Chick-fil-a commercial about the new frozen lemonade.

Persuade

300

What type of figurative language is used?

"The stars threw down their spears..."

Personification

300

Jason debatesif he  should tell his mom that he broke her favorite vase.

Man vs Self

400

Tells someone else's story, but only includes one person's thoughts and/or feelings. Key words may be "they" "she" and "he"

Third person limited

400

Tells when an event happened in time order. Hints may include dates and time (in the morning, 4 o'clock, last year).

Chronological

400

The pamphlet at the National Park that contains a map.

Inform

400

What type of figurative language is used?

"My words are little jars..."

Metaphor

400

Alex and Scott are out fishing in the ocean on a boat when a big storm hits.

Man vs Nature

500

Tells someone else's story. The narrator knows everyone's thoughts and feelings. Key words "he", ' "she" and "they"

Third person Omniscient.

500

Explains why something happened and the results. Key words may be "as a result" "because" " and "the cause"

Cause and effect

500

Shana gives a speech about why she should be president.

Persuade or Inform

500

What type of figurative language is used?

"Oh, never, if I live to a million, shall I feel such a grievous pain."

Hyperbole

500

Mason argues with his neighbors to keep a tiger as a pet in his back yard.

Man vs Society